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KY53 HVP

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,894 mi
Last recorded79,894 miles
Recorded on11 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY53 HVP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2016 79,894 miles

Engine management light on

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside rear door does not open from inside vehicle

Scratches to windscreen

Fail 9 May 2016 79,894 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine management light on

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside rear door does not open from inside vehicle

Scratches to windscreen

Pass 30 Apr 2015 75,071 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2014 70,252 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 68,631 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 68,631 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 61,614 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2011 61,614 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Oct 2009 50,366 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 41,566 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 36,119 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 30,733 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?

Based on 4,204,702 MOT tests across 368,463 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
5,763
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
368,463
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 63,616
Brake pipe excessively corroded 58,529
Stop lamp not working 50,991
Registration plate lamp not working 41,728
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 38,250
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KY53 HVP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 59,196 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz A-class fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 63,616 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KY53 HVP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz A-class typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 23 years old, this Mercedes-benz A-class is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KY53 HVP registered?

KY53 HVP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is KY53 HVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for KY53 HVP shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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